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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1950

Page

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Five sophomores in Hawkeyes 32-man squad

Iowa City notes list the 32-man top unit and the five sophomore linemen among them Don Swartzendruber Dudley Noble Bob Bain Clyde Peg and Jerry Hilgenberg. The scrimmage involved two groups with veterans refocusing on signaling and passing drills under coach Raffensperger with Ruck Drahn and Sangster directing the backfield and defense.

John Turnbull Gazette Iowa City Iowa Leonard Raffensperger Don Swartzendruber Dudley Noble Bob Bain Clyde Peg Jerry Hilgenry Raffensperger Fred Ruck Glenn Drahn Jimmy Sangster Ruck Bill Reichert Jerry Faske Mike Riley Drahn Don Commack Duane Brandt Gerald Nordman Jerry Long Bob Hoff Dave DeProspero Arnold Caplan Dick Meyer Hubert Johnson Andy Buntz Joe Fonnen Dudley Nobile Don Wood Austin Ier Loupy Bob Sage Ron Fairchild Junebus P Clyde Gardner John Towner Ron Petersen Jerry Hilgenberg Fred ci Bill Reichardt Duane Brandi Bill Greene Chuck Denning Jerry Nordman

Marengo's Sherman To Take Physical

Vernon Sherman, 22 year old Marengo guard, is the first Iowa football player to face the mobilization draw. He must report to Des Moines for a physical as he remains in the army reserves. Nine Hawkeye teammates are in reserves or national guard while 34 are in ROTC.

Iowa City Vernon Sherman Marengo Iowa Sherman Des Moines Hawkeye National Guard R.O.T.C

Knapp Captures CRCC Men's Singles Title

Top seed Russ Knapp beat Byron Hollinshead Jr. 6 0 6 2 to win the Cedar Rapids Country Club men single title. Palmer and Barnes, seeded fourth, defeated Jim and Jack Bell 6 3 3 6 6 2 to win the doubles. Semifinals saw Knapp beat Fletcher 6 2 and Hollinshead beat Sandy 6 1 6 3. In the final Knapp defeated Hollinshead 6 0 6 3.

Russ Knapp Byron Hollinshead Cedar Rapids Country Club John Palmer Mitchell Barnes Jim Jack Bell Byron Hollinshead, Jr Darwin Sandy Knapp Hollinshead Fim Bell John Knapp Palmer-Barnes Bell-Bell

Cyclone camp standout Congiardo and Voetberg shine

AMES AP Frank Congiardo from Murphysboro Indiana and Bud Voetberg a Traer end starred in Iowa State football camp double scrimmage on Tuesday. Congiardo excelled in open field running and receiving while Voetberg impressed on offense. Jerry McGlynn returned to practice after a week sidelined by a back injury. Cyclones face Colorado on September 23.

Traer Voetberg AMES Frank Congiardo Bud Voetberg Iowa State Congiardo Murphysboro Jerry McGlynn Letterman Cyclones Colorado

Iowa State to televise World Series in October

Des Moines officials announce WOI TV at Iowa State college will carry the World Series during the first week of October as part of a network broadcast starting September 30. Operations Manager Bob Mulhall addressed about 450 television dealers and salesmen in Des Moines Tuesday night.

Des Moines INS Iowa Woi-Tv Iowa State College Bob Mulhall

Iowa Football Broadcast Deal On KCRG 1600

Bob Brooks will broadcast all University of Iowa football games this season on KCRG 1600. The arrangement covers home and away games, delivering play by play and expert analysis to listeners in the region.

Bob Brooks University of Iowa KCRG-1600

Tigers reclaim first as pitching strengthens and Gray nears rotation

Detroit tops the standings after a 3-2 win over Washington as Ted Gray nears a regular start. Luke Easter's ninth inning three run homer fuels Cleveland's 8-7 win over New York, moving Detroit ahead of the Yankees.

NEW York Detroit Tigers Ted Gray Bengals Washington Senators New York Yankees Detroit Cleveland Indians Luke Easter

Cedar Rapids News Roundup From The Four States

Chicago Golden Gloves standout ARL SUDDATH turns pro amid local notes. Evansville trades and Milwaukee moves are listed alongside a Wapsie Eight girls jamboree in Lisbon. Iowa lists include Wilson’s freshmen prospects across basketball wrestling and track with multiple named athletes.

Arl Suddath Cedar Rapids Chicago Rockford Youngstown Ohio West Virginia Beckley Parkersburg Huntington Terre Haute Evansville

Denning Booed in Waterloo at Three-I Windup

Waterloo fans and players faced a harsh close to the Three-I season as manager Otto Denning was mercilessly booed. Denning tipped his hat in reply, later expressing regret for acknowledging the jeers under the tough circumstances.

Waterloo Otto Denning al Ney Waterloo Courier Denning Otto

Flag Races At a Glance

Baseball standings and remaining games by division, listing team win percentages and upcoming schedules. Includes notes on the Davis Cup style tennis results and a football program tease with Bob Brooks on KCRG.

Aussies Move Up in Pacific Southwest Tennis Tourney

The 24th Pacific Southwest tennis tournament in Los Angeles enters the sweet sixteen with four Australians, a Philippines player, and top U S players. Davis Cup champions highlight the field as round action begins Wednesday.

Pacific Los Angeles INL Philippines United States

New City Courts Eyed After Cedar Rapids Tennis Meet

Cedar Rapids Tennis Association at the YMCA debated site and construction for new city courts amid plans to spend about 20000 dollars. The group asked for expert advice on location base and surface, citing past poor court conditions. Awards were given to juniors and adults in the city tournament with trophies and medals, and the annual election was postponed.

Norman Barnes McKinley High Cedar Rapids City New City Cedar Rapids Tennis Association Y.M.C Ewes Carl Kirwin Kirwin City Memorial Commission Armstrong Sporting Goods Department Wilson and Company City Playground Commission Irwin Nelson The Playground Commission Gus Schrader the Gazette Nancy Redhouse Carolyn Bill Ball Waples Mary Carole Rankinen Francis Tucker Russell Knapp Frank Nye Association Milton Waite Miss Redhouse Miss Knapp Carolyn Dougherty Woito

Greenberg Picks Tigers Denies Major Shakeup

Byline Joe Reichler reports that Greenberg selects the Tigers and rejects any large management changes. The piece notes no forthcoming overhaul and emphasizes stability in leadership decisions.

Greenberg Tigers

Greenberg Ties Indians Collapse to Disappointment

Hank Greenberg calls the Cleveland Indians collapse the biggest disappointment of his career and backs the Detroit Tigers to win the championship as Cleveland nears elimination. He notes optimism fades after a 8-7 win over the New York Yankees and cites the Browns beating them four straight in their own yard.

Cleveland Hank Greenberg Cleveland Indians Tribe Greenberg Detroit Tigers Indians Lou Boudreau New York Yankees Hank Detroit Tigers Tiger Briggs Stadium Yanks Red Sox

Iowa’s Favorite Sports Station Reference Note

The line notes KCRG 1600 as a favored Iowa sports station in a brief station reference. It highlights the station’s role for local listeners and its tie to Iowa sports coverage.

Iowa KCRG-1600

National League Standings and Tuesday Results

The National League standings show Philadelphia 83 53 leading Brooklyn and New York with Cincinnati and St Louis close behind. Tuesday results include Philadelphia 1 St Louis 0 and Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati 1 with New York 3 Pittsburgh 9 0.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Burgh Chicago New York Pittsburgh Reed Wes Ope Hbomsor Ce Cvekecede Law Pittsburch Jeinsberger Roe Hearn Maglie Hiller Spahn Brecheen Meyer Johnson Pet. B Detroit New Or Setae Cleveland Washington Louis Vonee

Danceland Captures Major Open Softball Title 5-4

Danceland defeated Wilson and Company 5-4 to become undisputed Major Open champion. Mel Stark pitched six hits as Danceland halted a late Wilson uprising and clinched the Cedar Rapids league crown. The victory sets up a two out of three series with John Beck's for the Cedar Rapids Softball Association title.

Danceland Wilson and Company Wilson Packers Mel Stark John Beck Cedar Rapids Softball Association

Packer Back Dozes and Drives Into River

Green Bay fullback Jack Cloud fell asleep at the wheel and drove into the East River. He swam out through an open door and reached shore unhurt aside from shoulder hip and head bruises.

Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packer Jack Cloud East River

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hawkeyes Bob Fletcher Bryon, Hollinshead Bryon Hollinshead, Jr Elly-Bellyi Speedy First Avenue S Fhone Pat Taft Carolyn Knapp Ronnie Cherry Dick Dye Bill Kibbie Dick Valliere Ron Maly Carl Lunquist Vic Wertz Dizzy Trout Eddie Stewart Wertz George Kell Gene Bearden Allie Reynolds Tom Ferrick Bill Kennedy Ferrick Larry Doby Easter Doby Joe DiMaggio Yogi Berra Phil Rizzuto Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Mel Parnell Phillies Robin Roberts St. Louis Cardinals Andy Seminick Roberts Brooklyn Dodgers Ewell Blackwell Cincinnati Reds Carl Erskine Sheldon Jones New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Ransom Jackson Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Red Peppers Pat Harmon Les Severin Jimmie King Atlanta Glenn Thompson Jim Pope Milwaukee Denver Lisbon Harry Stuhlsdreher, Jr Four Horsemen Michigan Stuhldrehr Cedar Rapids Young Men’s Bureau Sam Snead Gouveneur N. Y Bob May Charles City Wellman Jim Treneman Orange City Phil Duggan Davenport Laverne Ross Correctionville Dick Hickenbottom Clinton Bob Strom Fort Dodge Rex Brooks Bill Sorenson Dickens Ge Jennett Sac City Bernard Westfall Lone Tree Alois Fienup J. Louis Gary Scott Bob Menard Evanston Newton Virgil von Ahsen Williamsburg Stan James Dick Griswold Fort Madison Dick LeBahn Ill Ron Johnson Otto Broeder Richmond Heights Herbert Martin Kansas City Kiyoichi Mana Honolulu Bob Diehl Dick Doran Jack Hess Bob Stewart Jack Lundquist Lake Park Bob Richards Moline Dave van Ginkel Ward Phillips James Marcovic Gerald Stone Sioux City Dick Boone Tom Ryan Dubuque Il Iopet Venessesse SOND Washinston St.urs St. Teets New Down Under Harry Hopman Stan Clark Pasadena Calif Frank Sedgman Jacque Brichant Belgium Ken McGregor Jack Simpson George Worthington Jack Sisson Mervyn Rose Peter Becroft New Zealand KCRG 1St Ave 14Th Street Shell Service Ist Ave Sports Today Siebke & Taylor CO Second Ave Dial Joe Reichler Osrowed Sanford Lemon Kuzava Hutchinson Brizzie Garver Keller City Hall Elliott Curran Bureess Thenhaus Sample Gillen Wood Mollman Carr c Hanson Hickman Jensekis Wise Jones Sterko Wilson Menses Danceland Eee Packer EXIDE Dixon's Conoco 2Nd Ave 7Th St Miron Michaels Stern Geous Gabardine Meara Clo. CO ARROW Stetson O’meara Time Magazine Cvetvone
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